- The contract was signed to procure 11 Airport Surveillance Radars with Monopulse Secondary Surveillance Radar for the Indian Navy and Indian Coast Guard.
- The MoD will perform the procurement activity under the Buy and Make category with the cost of Rs 323 crore.
- The contract will also help to satisfy the goal under Atma Nirbhar Bharat Abhiyan.
- The Airport Surveillance Radars will enhance the safety and efficiency in flying operations of the Indian Navy and the Indian Coast Guard.
- These radars will raise air domain awareness.
- Airport Surveillance Radars with Monopulse Secondary Surveillance Radar will be more accurate as compared to the conventional ones especially when several aircraft are in close proximity in a specific area of airspace.
- This will also enhance employment opportunities and skill development.
- Static Part:
- Union defence Minister: Rajnath Singh
- HQ of Mahindra Telephonics Integrated Systems Limited: Mumbai
Question:
a. Tata Communications Ltd
b. Mahindra Telephonics Integrated Systems Limited
c. DRDO
d. Wipro
